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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,710, 39,622.32 and 16,134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,710, 39,622.32 and 16,134.84 is: 22,267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,710 : 39,622.32 = 16,134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,710/39,622.32 = 16,134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,710x = 39,622.32 × 16,134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,710x = 639,299,793.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,299,793.63/28,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,267.50

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